some of you may have read my thread in old soobs about my smog issues with the SPFI setup i installed. well, i'm pretty sure i'm just going to drop the 2.2 into it and call it good. so, i've been reading the writeup pdf, threads and answers in preparation. here are the initial questions i haven't found solid answers for, i s'pose i could search more but i've got an appointment at 7 tonight.

 

i'll be using a 95 EJ22 with it's OBD II harness and an 89 D/R 5MT.

 

first, for running the D/R 5MT i want to use an XT6 pressure plate with an EA82 flywheel and clutch disc. which pilot and t/o bearings should i use, EA82 for both i'd assume?

 

second, has anyone gotten their EA81 temp gauge to work by wiring in a resistor?

 

third, if i can't afford to drop the 5MT in at the same time (because of the driveshaft shortening) what do i need to change on my clutch setup? from what i've read i'd only need to come up with the EA82 flywheel, XT6 pp and 85 Nissan 720 pickup t/o bearing and i could reuse the EA81 clutch disc but would i use an EA81 or EA82 pilot bearing? also, does anyone have a part # for the Nissan t/o bearing?

Edited December 31, 200817 yr by mountaingoatgruff

okay, i've the first and third figured out, but i'm still wondering about the second.

 

has anyone gotten their EA81 temp gauge to read properly by adding a 275ohm resistor the way Numbchux' pdf suggests?

 

i figure i'll try it myself (if i go through with this swap) but i'd like to know if someone can tell me i'm wasting my time there.

I didn't use a resistor, but my radiator had an extra bung that was plugged and was the exact size for the ea sender. It reads a little cool until the thermostat opens. Good luck with your swap. Probably good that you know the local smog ref. I still haven't taken mine in to get checked by the ref. My next smog test is in May, so I'm going to get on it soon.

 

Daniel

(because of the driveshaft shortening)

 

Actually it needs to be longer. (just so you know). I've done this same swap into my hatch. I just used all XT6 clutch and bearings with an EA82 flywheel, and I've had no problems yet. I think I've got like 3,000 miles on it now.

i'll have to check my rad to see if it has a spot for the cts, if not i'm thinking about trying to mount a cts right behind the hose on the coolant crossover that bolts to the top of the block. i'm not running p/s and i'll be swapping intakes already, won't be much more trouble to swap that out. i'll use a jy spare to hack up in case it goes over like t-bone flavored ice cream. i'll drill the hole then have my radiator guy braze a bung onto it, he does occasional al repairs.

 

 

good catch on the driveshaft length, pooparu. the reason i'm having mine shortened though is because when i bought my brat it had an ej22, d/r 5speed and lengthened driveshaft in it already. i called around and to have my hatch's driveshaft lengthened would be around $250 because of the price of tubing but to have the brat's chopped down & rebalanced for the shorter wheelbase of the hatch is only $80 in labor and i can just get a 2-piece from an EA82 wagon for the brat down the road.

 

how do you like the power and mileage, pooparu?

The power is great. I only wish I could get it to hook up. That's why I'm looking into switching to an AWD set-up. Sometime I have to put it in 4WD high to get a good launch in wet weather and up a hill, but man it's fun. I can't wait to take it up to the snow. I'm not too sure on the mileage 'cause my speedometer is off due to the larger tires, but I think I'm getting about 30 to 32 to the gallon.

If you put your temp gauge sender in the radiator, your engine could be overheating due to a stuck thermostat and you won't know until it's too late.

I put a ej22 in a loyale and used a variable reistor for the temp. I will get you the part # if you would like it. It is off the shelf at radio shack. Works great.

I put a ej22 in a loyale and used a variable reistor for the temp. I will get you the part # if you would like it. It is off the shelf at radio shack. Works great.

 

Dude, that would be great for all us ej swappers.

here you guys are. This is the one I used. You can get the engine up to temp then just adjust the the pot. to where you want the guage to read. I set it at about 250 ohms to start and fine tuned from there. Here is the link

 

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a variable resistor is a pretty stinkin good idea!

 

i already started on my other idea of putting a bung for the EA81 sensor on the EJ22 coolant crossover, i guess i like playing with the dremel in aluminum.

 

i snagged a crossover for $5 at the jy. i already cut a "bung" out of where the cts threaded into the old carby manifold of my hatch, i just need to drill it for the bung (under where the p/s pump would've been and about an inch behind where the hose comes to, it'll be much easier to access right there than tucked under the back of the intake) and then all i've got left is to have my radiator guy weld it up for me.

 

i'll post pics when it's done.

i finally just started, thought i'd share...

 

there was a ton of paint peeling under the master cylinder and the crossmember/suspension were caked with crud. so i tore it all down and i'll do some repainting there. i also wanted to clean everything really well, just being anal i guess.

 

this is after cleaning it up, i'm sure plenty of folks wish there bay looked this good, that's one of the very few upsides of cali. being able to do this in the middle of winter is another...

 

can you tell which side had a cv boot explode?

 

97 EJ22 (that water hearter is electric, not a fire hazard):

 

89 D/R 5 Speed:

 

gen 1 a-bar, $12 at jy - i'll modify it for use on the hatch. those are the pups in the background:

 

EA81 engine bay harness, minus a/c and engine management:

Edited December 31, 200817 yr by mountaingoatgruff

Yeah that is a clean engine bay!! And nice little hatch! Keep us updated on your progress, I would love to do this swap in my Brat. My passenger side looks the same...with all the cv grease splattered all over the place!

i wanted to show off this engine, too:

 

 

 

 

of course, i'll clean it up a bit more before it goes in...

Man that thing is already really clean! How many miles? I'm really jealous now!!

Man that thing is already really clean! How many miles? I'm really jealous now!!

 

the hatch has 170k, the ej has 180k, i don't know about the trans.

 

the engine has new t-belt, pulleys, tensioner, water pump, valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, cam seals, front & rear crank seals, rebuilt oil pump, and newish magnecor 8.5mm plug wires.

 

the plan is to swap the 95 manifold i have onto the 97 longblock and run it with the 95 ecm & harness (the 95 is a cali non-egr motor and simpler is better, also some minor details will make passing the visual inspection easier as a 95, especially the vapor cansiter - has to be oe from donor car). i'll go with a ghetto rigged exhaust (cut & weld to make the legacy's fit) till i can get some $ for materials for a custom job.

 

the trans has had all external seals replaced and looks to be in great shape.

 

i'm about to go out and do my paint touch-up tonight...what a way to spend new year's!

Sounds sweet! Can't wait to see the progress and final product! Sounds like you'll have a really nice ride when everything's completed.

how much for you're SPFI swap pieces? manifold, harness, disty, MAF, and ECU? I wouldn't mind getting that new Y pipe too. Shoot me a PM if you are getting rid of that stuff.

how much for you're SPFI swap pieces? manifold, harness, disty, MAF, and ECU? I wouldn't mind getting that new Y pipe too. Shoot me a PM if you are getting rid of that stuff.

 

i updated the thread in the for sale section earlier today, i just remembered to post here so you'd know.